Politics

CIR Panel On Human Migration And The Border July 26

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CIR News:
 
Join the Santa Fe Council on International Relations at 6 p.m., Wednesday, July 26 at the Drury Plaza Hotel, 828 Paseo de Peralta, for a panel of three experts who will discusses human migration and the border.
 
Featured Panelists:
 
Allegra Love
 
Allegra Love is the attorney and director of SF Dreamers. She began her career at Santa Fe Public Schools in 2005 as a bilingual elementary school teacher and followed her passion for working with immigrants to law school.
 
After graduating from the University of New Mexico School
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Governor Susana Martinez Announces More Than 2,000 ‘Chile Capital Of The World’ License Plates Issued

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The ‘Chile Capital of the World’ License Plate. Courtesy photo
 
STATE News:
 
SANTA FE ― Gov. Susana Martinez has announced that more than 2,000 Chile Capital of the World” license plates have now been issued.
 
The plates are available at all MVD offices and online. The license plate declares New Mexico as the “Chile Capital of the World”, reflecting New Mexico’s status as the world leader in chile quality and production. 
 
“We have the best chile in the world – period; whether you’re going for red, green or Christmas, you can’t go wrong with New
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New Mexico Department Of Information Technology Launches New Mexico Business Portal

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DoIT News:
 
SANTA FE ― The New Mexico Department of Information Technology (DoIT), along with state agency partners, recently launched the New Mexico Business Portal (NMBP).
 
The new portal serves as a one-stop online resource for New Mexico businesses to streamline their transactions with the state.
  
“Establishing this new online portal is part of Governor Martinez’s efforts to make New Mexico more competitive and business friendly,” DoIT Cabinet Secretary Darryl Ackley said. “By reducing red tape and helping entrepreneurs streamline their transactions
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Letter To The Editor: To U.S. Rep. Steve Pearce

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By that concerned citizen
Los Alamos

Mr. Pearce, we know in which direction you will be taking New Mexico. As a member of the Freedom Caucus you stood for a Republican Party that wants to push all governmental responsibility to the states while reducing their funding. With politicians like you, New Mexico will have the choice between higher state taxes or less services for New Mexicans.

On Health Care: You voted for the first version of the new healthcare bill – and as part of the Freedom Caucus were among a group of congressmen that wanted it to be even worse. With politicians like you, New Mexico will Read More

County Council Holds Closed Session July 18

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COUNTY News: 

Los Alamos County Council will hold a closed session at 5 p.m. Tuesday, July 18, at the White Rock Fire Station. 

The meeting is closed to the public.

Agenda:

1. OPENING/ROLL CALL

2. BUSINESS
Closed Session Pursuant to NMSA 1978, 10-15-1 (H) (2) Discussion of Limited Personnel Matters, Discussion Regarding Threatened or Pending Litigation.

3. ADJOURNMENT
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U.S. Rep. Michelle Lujan Grisham Visits Los Alamos

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From left, Publisher Carol A. Clark, U.S. Rep. Michelle Lujan Grisham, who is running for governor of New Mexico on the Democratic ticket, and Dist. 43 Rep. Stephanie Garcia Richard this afternoon at the Los Alamos Daily Post on Central Avenue. The Congresswoman stopped by to visit the paper with Garcia Richard during her tour of ScienceFest activities. She mentioned that she was born in 1959 at Los Alamos Medical Center and attended Canyon School. Her father Buddy Lujan was a dentist in Los Alamos for some 40 years. The family first lived on Sage Loop and later were the third family to move into White Read More

Santa Fe Mayor Elected Chair Of Regional Coalition Of LANL Communities During Meeting In Los Alamos

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Santa Fe Mayor Javier Gonzales, left, was elected the new chair of the Regional Coalition of LANL Communities Committee (RCLC), taking over from Rio Arriba County Commissioner Barney Trujillo, right, who was elected vice-chair. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
 
RCLC Executive Director Andrea Romero listens as LANL Deputy Director of Acquisition Services Warren Finch speaks about dollars spent with New Mexico businesses. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
 
 
By BONNIE J. GORDON
Los Alamos Daily Post

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Udall, Heinrich Work To Improve Access To Comprehensive Care For Patients With Diabetes

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U.S. SENATE News:
 
WASHINGTON, D.C. —  U.S. Senators Tom Udall and Martin Heinrich introduced bipartisan legislation to improve patient access to podiatrists in Medicaid and improve care for patients with diabetes who need therapeutic shoes via Medicare.
 
The Helping Ensure Life- and Limb-Saving Access to Podiatric Physicians (HELLPP) Act would recognize podiatrists as physicians under Medicaid as they are defined under Medicare. The bill would bring Medicaid in line with Medicare and a majority of U.S. health-care delivery systems, and ensure that Medicaid
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Alan Webber Endorses Michelle Lujan Grisham

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U.S. Rep. Michelle Lujan Grisham. Courtesy photo
 
POLITICAL News:
 
SANTA FE ― Former Democratic candidate for governor and One New Mexico founder Alan Webber has announced his endorsement of U.S. Rep.  Michelle Lujan Grisham for governor.

Alan Webber

In his endorsement Webber, a successful author who co-founded Fast Company magazine highlighted his belief that Congresswoman Lujan Grisham is the best candidate to help our economy bounce back and create economic opportunities for future generations of New Mexicans. 

“Four years ago I ran for Governor because

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U.S. Sen. Tom Udall Advances Key Funding For New Mexico Military Bases And Veterans

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U.S. SENATE News:
 
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Tom Udall, senior member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, has announced that the committee has advanced legislation providing strong funding for military construction projects in New Mexico and for veterans’ care across the state.
 
In total, Udall secured more than $63 million in funding for projects at New Mexico’s military bases and facilities. In addition, the legislation includes a Udall-authored measure to bolster veterans’ access to care in rural areas, and provides an overall increase of $4 billion for veterans’
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